WATCH: Harbhajan Singh turns back time to dismiss Shikhar Dhawan in World Legends Pro T20

inaugural edition of World Legends Pro T20 The league got off to a great start 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium In Verna, Goa, on Monday, January 26, 2026. The opening ceremony directly led to a fierce clash between the two. Delhi WarriorsCaptained by the legendary Harbhajan Singh and this dubai royalsled by explosives Shikhar Dhawan. In a match that felt like a trip down memory lane for Indian cricket fans, the atmosphere was electrifying when two of the country’s most beloved icons came face to face as rival captains. While Dubai posted a strong score, it was the individual battle between the ‘Turbanator’ and ‘Gabbar’ that provided the most talked-about attraction of the evening.

World Legends Pro T20: Harbhajan Singh made a big claim by dismissing Shikhar Dhawan

The highlight of the first innings came in the early stages when Harbhajan inserted himself into the attack to bowl to his long-time friend and former international teammate, Shikhar. Dhawan was in classic form, scoring 26 runs off just 14 balls and threatening to take the game away with his trademark flowing cover drives. However, Harbhajan, ever the shrewd operator, bamboozled the left-handed batsman with a ball that involved drift and a slight change of pace.

Dhawan attempted to hit a ball from outside the off stump towards the leg side, but was deceived by the bounce and an unfortunate inside edge which caused the ball to hit his stumps. Seeing Harbhajan celebrating with his typical enthusiasm while Dhawan walked back with a wry smile, it perfectly expresses the competitive yet friendly spirit of the Legends League. Harbhajan’s dismissal of Dhawan was the crucial breakthrough Delhi needed, as it halted an emerging opening partnership and allowed Delhi’s spinners to take control of the middle overs. Harbhajan finished with impressive figures, later adding the wicket of Kirk Edwards to his account and finishing with 2/25 in his two-over spell.

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Chadwick Walton’A blistering inning of 128* led Delhi Warriors to a nine-wicket win over Dubai Royals.

The Warriors turned a tough chase into a routine walk thanks to a sensational, unbeaten century from the West Indies powerhouse Chadwick Walton. opening the innings together Srivatsa Goswami (56), Walton was in destructive mood from the very first over, completing his century in just 49 balls, his first of the tournament. The pair made a huge partnership of 159 runs for the first wicket which ended the match even before the death overs started. Walton finished the match with an astonishing 128 runs in 62 balls*, an innings studded with 14 fours and 8 massive sixes. His ability to manipulate the fielding and target both pace and spin left Dubai captain Dhawan with no answer as the target was reached in just 16.3 overs.

Earlier in the evening, the Royals’ innings was built on an aggressive foundation but lacked a finishing kick. Peter Trego He performed exceptionally well for the Royals, scoring a half-century which included nine fours and a six. Ambati Rayudu A late boost was provided with Quickfire 36.

However, the Warriors’ bowling unit was led by a disciplined Suboth Bhati (3/37) and captain Harbhajan (2/25), striking at crucial intervals, managed to keep the total within reach. Harbhajan’s dismissal of Dhawan and Edwards proved to be a strategic masterstroke in the first innings, preventing Royals from crossing the 210-mark. Dew in the second half made bowling difficult, including for the Royals bowlers Piyush Chawla (1/45) and fidel edwardsWas unable to find his rhythm. The comprehensive win has cemented the Warriors’ position as early favourites, leaving the Royals to regroup ahead of their next encounter.

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